The European University Institute (EUI) in Florence (Italy) is an international undergraduate,…read morepostgraduate and post-doctoral teaching and research institute established by European Union member states to contribute to cultural and scientific development in the social sciences, in a European perspective. Great academic environment for researchers with lots of support services, excellent library. The setting is beautiful. There is cultural and linguistic diversity from across Europe

David! Even with the…read moredaunting line outside waiting to get inside, I figured I'd give it a go and wait, which turned out to be the very best idea. It was a holiday in Italy and the entrance fee was waived as a result so the line to go in moved quicker. An incredible imposing Michelangelo piece of work awaits your view once you get in, the level of skill required, the sheer size of David was amazing. I didn't think I would have been able to see the main attraction David on my trip. Given I was in Florence for a very short time and there were plenty of other sites to see, I came, I saw, and I left.

A wonderful museum that offers the chance to see the Statue of David. I recommend going early to…read moreavoid the crowd. The outside is a little confusing when it comes to which entrance to go to as people are just standing all over the place and the signs aren't very clear until you get close to them. Definitely worth visiting and it's right by the river and a lovely area to wonder around.

A beautiful location on the banks of the Arno River. This international institute for fashion…read moredesign and marketing is owned by the Ferragamo family. It sits right next to the American embassy and has lovely architecture. A woman I met suggested I take a peek since I was interested in learning about fashion here in Firenze. There are two buildings in the Villa. The one with the information and administrative offices has gorgeous murals and decorative walls; even a hall of mirrors! Incredible tiny green park and a terrace space for the students to relax in. This is certainly an inspiring place to be exposed to fashion design. An international student body makes for varied perspective on designing fashion. Got some information to share with others back home. Nice to have seen the interior with the ornate classrooms and beautiful setting.